Lois Duncan is the author of over 40 books, ranging from children's picture books to adult novels, but she is best known for her young adult suspense novels such as “Killing Mr. Griffen” and her newest book “Gallows Hill”. Many of these have been chosen as ALA "Best Books for Young Adults" and Jr. Library Guild Selections, and they have won Young Readers Awards in 16 states and three foreign countries. In 1992, Duncan had recieved the Margaret …showed first 75 words of 424 total…

…showed last 75 words of 424 total…in book stores and libraries across the nation. The School Library Journal describes the book as “an exciting, suspenseful tale that will certainly be welcomed by Duncan’s many fans.” “Gallows Hill” is about a girl named Sarah who can see peoples secrets in a simple crystal paperweight. Duncans most recent childrens picture book is “The Magic of Spider Women” where a young girl learns one of the most important lessons of the Navajo culture.